SID Symposium Digest of Technical Papers · 2000 · 23 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesElectrical EngineeringMaterials ScienceOptical MaterialsPhotonicsThin FilmsOptical Thin FilmsPolarization OpticsThin Film Optical PropertiesThin-film MaterialsContrast Ratio
Abstract E‐type polarizers are now available for industrial applications. New polarizers are produced as submicron thin film polarizing coating. Glass and plastic (PET) TN LCDs were manufactured with Thin Film Polarizers replacing conventional polarizers. Another design uses new polarizers to replace the alignment layer and performs both functions: polarization and LC alignment. Optical characteristics of new LCD design are comparable (Contrast Ratio =60) or better (Viewing Angle Cone) than conventional technology.